Krayon is an independent Swiss watch brand founded by watchmaker Rémi Maillat. Unlike many traditional watchmakers, Krayon focuses on ultra-complex mechanical innovations, blending mathematical precision with artistic craftsmanship. The brand first gained global recognition with the release of the Krayon Everywhere in 2017, the first mechanical wristwatch capable of calculating the time of sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world.
Krayon is an independent Swiss watch brand founded by watchmaker Rémi Maillat. Unlike many traditional watchmakers, Krayon focuses on ultra-complex mechanical innovations, blending mathematical precision with artistic craftsmanship. The brand first gained global recognition with the release of the Krayon Everywhere in 2017, the first mechanical wristwatch capable of calculating the time of sunrise and sunset anywhere in the world.
By 2021, Krayon continued its pursuit of haute horology with the Krayon Anywhere, refining its groundbreaking complication into a more compact, wearable form. Each Krayon timepiece is a testament to technical ingenuity and bespoke craftsmanship, making the brand a rising star in the world of independent watchmaking.
Krayon stands out for its unparalleled mastery of complications and customization. Unlike mainstream luxury watch brands, Krayon takes a scientific approach to watchmaking, designing highly technical movements from scratch. The brand’s core innovations include:
• Mechanical Sunrise & Sunset Calculation – Krayon’s patented mechanism allows the wearer to adjust their location and see precise sunrise and sunset times based on geographical coordinates.
• Ultra-Limited Production – Each Krayon watch is meticulously hand-assembled, ensuring exclusivity and artisanal quality.
• Bespoke Creations – Krayon works closely with collectors to create custom dials, case materials, and finishing, making each piece unique.
• Mathematical Precision in Watchmaking – Founder Rémi Maillat applies his background in engineering and horology to design movements that combine complex calculations with artistic beauty.
Krayon watches are not just luxury timepieces—they are wearable instruments of scientific precision and personal expression.
Due to their intricate complications and bespoke nature, Krayon watches are positioned in the ultra-luxury segment. Prices vary depending on customization and materials, but here’s a general price range:
• Krayon Anywhere – Starts around $150,000, offering sunrise and sunset tracking for a specific location chosen by the wearer.
• Krayon Everywhere – The original world-adjustable sunrise and sunset watch, priced at approximately $600,000+, reflecting its technical complexity and limited availability.
• Custom Creations – Krayon works with collectors to create fully bespoke pieces, with pricing depending on materials, engravings, and additional complications.
As a niche independent brand, Krayon’s watches are exceptionally rare, often made-to-order for high-end collectors.
The watch that put Krayon on the map, the Everywhere was the first mechanical watch to calculate sunrise and sunset times anywhere in the world. It features an adjustable mechanism that adapts to the wearer’s location, making it one of the most unique complications in modern horology.
A refined and more wearable version of the Everywhere, the Anywhere is tailored to a single pre-selected location chosen by the wearer. It features a stunning dial layout, showcasing the daily cycle of the sun in an artistic yet highly technical display.
Krayon also offers fully customized timepieces, allowing collectors to personalize everything from the dial and materials to engravings and complications. These unique creations are made in extremely limited numbers.
Krayon watches are handcrafted in Switzerland, with production based in Neuchâtel, a historic hub for fine watchmaking. Unlike mass-produced luxury brands, Krayon operates as an independent atelier, meaning every timepiece is designed, assembled, and finished with meticulous attention to detail.
Each movement is developed in-house, ensuring that Krayon maintains complete control over quality, precision, and innovation. The brand’s approach to watchmaking is a blend of traditional Swiss craftsmanship and modern scientific ingenuity, setting it apart from conventional high-end brands.
There’s magic here, and you can feel it as soon as you walk in.
There’s always a risk when a small independent brand like Krayon introduces a brand-new collection.
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